Order Paper

1. Prayers

2. Question Time

2.1 Agriculture and Rural Development

2.2 Culture, Arts and Leisure

3. Private Members’ Business

Motion: Support for Rural Businesses

Proposed:

That this Assembly recognises the importance of rural businesses to the local economy; and calls on the Executive to increase support for rural businesses and, in particular, to permit them to advertise on public roads and to erect directional signage.

Mr A McQuillanMr G Campbell

Motion: Relationship between Government and the Community and Voluntary sector

Proposed:

That this Assembly notes the invaluable contribution made by the community and voluntary sector, particularly in assisting the most vulnerable people in society; believes that where the sector provides public services, it is appropriate that it should be adequately funded for this provision and any related overhead costs; and calls upon the Minister for Social Development to ensure that there is an effective working relationship between all Executive Departments and the community and voluntary sector.